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Dr. Barry Shuman, MD

Dr. Barry Shuman, MD

Urology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Barry Shuman, MD is a urologist in Albany, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shuman has extensive experience in Urinary Conditions and Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1988. He is affiliated with St Peter's Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

63 Shaker Rd Ste 202 Albany, NY 12204
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Shuman specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ See hospitals
  • Good Nurse Communication
    Patients said they had good communication with nurses. See hospitals
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Dr. Shuman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shuman

3.6

27 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
4%
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1 Star
33%
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Tony G – Dec 09, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jun 30, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sarah Svensson – Jan 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 16, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 04, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mike Urgo in Albany , NY – Jun 28, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 22, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 15, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Albany, NY – Aug 04, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Linda Reed in Albany, nY – Jul 10, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Clifton Park, New York – Jan 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
John in Albany, NY – Nov 22, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Robert S. Hendrick in Albany, NY – Oct 08, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Joe in Schenectady, NY – Jul 19, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 21, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dotty Haines in Niskayuna, NY – Apr 03, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Michael Sagar in Slingerlands, NY – Mar 21, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mr. B. in Ballston Spa, NY – Jan 04, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Barry Shuman, MD is a urologist in Albany, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shuman has extensive experience in Urinary Conditions and Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from Georgetown University School...read more
  • Urology

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  • Georgetown University School Of Dentistry

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Locations

Practice

William S. Oberheim MD PC63 Shaker Rd Ste 202 Albany, NY 12204
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St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates P.C.2231 Burdett Ave Ste 160 Troy, NY 12180
2

Practice

Samaritan Hospital of Troy New York2215 Burdett Ave Troy, NY 12180
3

Practice

Troy Urology Associates2231 Burdett Ave Ste 230 Troy, NY 12180
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St Peter's Hospital

    315 S Manning Blvd
    Albany, NY 12208
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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